"To be honest, this is the first time I've actually gotten an award for anything," Diaz said. "So this is a big deal for me, and I thought that I would have to do something superhero-like to get some sort of award."

Diaz posted the video that shows an unnamed CHP officer hitting 51-year-old Marlene Pinnock after she was found walking on the side of the 10 Freeway on July 1.